Australia Supports Electric Bus Rapid Transit Project in Bali

The Acting Governor of Bali Sang Made Mahendra Jaya held a kick-off meeting for the Denpasar-Badung-Gianyar-Tabanan Electric Bus Rapid Transit project.

IDXChannel - The Acting Governor of Bali Sang Made Mahendra Jaya held a kick-off meeting today for the Denpasar-Badung-Gianyar-Tabanan (Sarbagita) Electric Bus Rapid Transit (e-BRT) project.

The project aims to improve access to affordable, sustainable, and safe public transport in Bali.

Australia is partnering with the United States’ Millennium Challenge Corporation to support the Sarbagita e-BRT project. 

The project will undertake feasibility assessments, business case development and preliminary infrastructure designs on two priority electric bus mass transit corridors to improve public transport connectivity and mobility for Bali residents.

“Australia is pleased to support the Indonesian Government in strengthening sustainable public transport in Bali,” said Tim Stapleton, Minister Counsellor Economic, Investment, and Infrastructure at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, in a media release on Wednesday (18/10/2023).

 “The project also aligns with the Bali Provincial Government’s commitment toward net zero emissions by 2045," he added.

The e-BRT project is part of the Sarbagita Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) and the Bali Electric Vehicle Regional Action Plan.

Building on the Sarbagita SUMP, Australia is also supporting the Ubud-Tegallalang-Payangan (Ulapan) Mobility Plan. The Ulapan Mobility Plan will provide masterplans and pre-feasibility assessments for transport and pedestrian mobility improvements in Ubud. (WHY)